NW_Magazine_Issue_23_2017

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Acai
The claim
Who doesn’t love an acai bowl? After
taking over brunch menus everywhere,
South American acai berries have been
credited with aiding weight loss and
ageing. No wonder long-time acai fan
Miranda Kerr always looks so youthful!
The truth
We know they’re delicious, but there’s
not much proof to support the health
acai boosts antioxidant levels in the
blood, but it only involved 11 people.
And while research hasn’t found
properties, some studies indicate
that it may reduce blood sugar and
cholesterol levels.
The conclusion? Acai gets a tick,
but blueberries, raspberries and
Tur
The claim
eric
Move over, matcha tea – the turmeric
latte is having its moment!
An orange spice often used in curries,
turmeric’s been hailed as a superfood
thanks to its supposed antioxidant and
Goop founder and health guru Gwyneth
The truth
A new review of studies conducted on
curcumin – the chemical compound that
gives turmeric its superfood status – says
our bodies just don’t absorb curcumin
“One practical tip is to pair turmeric with
black pepper,” says dietitian Cynthia Sass.
“A natural substance in the latter spice
helps boost turmeric’s absorption from the
digestive system into the bloodstream.”
Roast chicken with lemon and garlic
How Elsa got that rig!
Ingredients
1.8kg chicken, cleaned
30g butter, softened
6 garlic cloves, skin on
1 lemon, zest finely grated
2 tbsps chopped parsley
2 tsps sea salt flakes
cracked black pepper
Method
• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Using kitchen scissors, cut
along both sides of chicken
backbone and discard. Cut
thigh, leg and wing portions
from chicken. Slice breast
either side of breastbone.
Discard breastbone. You
will have 8 pieces.
FITNESS GURU
Fit and fab at 40, Elsa
doesn’t just rely on a
healthy diet to stay in
shape – she’s serious
about her workouts, too!
my body and just building it,”
at least four gym sessions a week,
focusing on cardio and weights.
THE YOGI LIFE
A yoga devotee for years,
mum-of-three Elsa even has
her little ones practising
poses like the Three-Legged
Downward Dog (above) with
her. Cute!
MIXING IT UP
She’s about to release a second
Fernando Sartorius, so you can
bet Elsa stays active! A fan of the
“athletic look”, she gets the best
circuits and high-intensity
interval training.
Elsa’s on the ball
when it comes
to working out!
• Rub chicken pieces with
butter. Place thighs, wings and
drumsticks, skin side up, in a
greased baking dish. Place
a garlic clove under each piece.
Roast for 15 minutes. Refrigerate
breasts until required.
• Meanwhile, in a small
bowl, combine zest, parsley,
salt and pepper. Cut lemon
into 6 wedges.
• Place chicken breasts in the
baking dish, skin side down.
Roast for 10 minutes. Turn
and baste with pan juices. Add
lemon wedges and sprinkle
chicken with zest mixture.
Roast for a further 15 minutes
until chicken is cooked through.